Career Coach: Project Hire - Based in Burlington, VT

$44,429 - $44,429/Yr

Howard Center - Burlington, VT

Full-time - Entry Level

Burlington, VT

Nursing and Residential Care Facilities

About the position

The Career Coach for Project Hire at Howard Center is responsible for supporting clients with Intellectual Disabilities and/or Autism Spectrum Disorder in seeking and maintaining competitively paid employment. This role involves developing individualized employment opportunities, educating potential employers about the services offered, and providing on-the-job training and ongoing support to clients and their teams.

Responsibilities

• Develop individualized employment opportunities for each client
• Contact and educate potential employers regarding services and Project Hire
• Provide on-the-job training and on-going support to clients and/or their direct staff or job coach
• Complete required documentation and maintain communication with client's team

Requirements

• Five years' combination of skills, experience and/or education in human services or related field
• Valid driver's License, use of a personal vehicle, and an acceptable driving record

Benefits

• Generous time off starting at 36 days of combined time off per year for full-time employees (and increasing with years of service); pro-rated for positions 16 hours or more
• Comprehensive BCBS Medical with 80% agency-paid premium support for individuals, couples, and families (pro-rated for part time). This Point of Service Plan features no deductible.
• Two Dental options through Delta Dental
• Vision Insurance
• Employer 401(k) contributions
• Employer Paid Life, AD&D, Short Term and Long Term insurance
• Medical & Childcare Flexible Spending Account
• Childcare Stipend
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee referral program with financial payment
• Discounted online undergraduate/graduate courses through Champlain College truED
• Award-winning workplace wellness program including physical fitness groups for staff, financial wellness incentives, and ongoing workplace wellness advocacy and education
• Voluntary benefits from local/international businesses: discounted gym memberships, mobile phone service, ski/snowboard passes, auto/home insurance, and more!